The Last Debate:: A Novel of Politics and Journalism

by Jim Lehrer

Book Overview

sharp satire of the presidential debate that changes the course of electoral politics (and the news business) forever--by Jim Lehrer, who has been a moderator of past presidential debates. The targets... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067944159X
• ISBN13: 9780679441595
• Release Date: August 1995
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

An important ethical issue

This book, although its plot is a bit predictable, raises an important ethical issue: is the role of the media to merely report the news passively, or do reporters ever have an obligation to become active participants in the electoral process. In light of the current tabloidization of the news coverage in this country, there is much meat for discussion in the actions of the reporters portrayed in this book.